splmark Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I might get this truck from my boss for $800 but it has a spun barring. If I get the truck should I get the stock reman motor or re build the one in the truck now. If I use the motor in the truck now I would used forged rods and pistons, intake manifold, cam and head work. For the most part im not going to drive it that much just use it more for towing and weekend 4 wheeling. What do u guys think I should do? Quote http://www.termpro.com/dbdrag/memberalbum/34416a0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socky Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 If you rebuild it, make sure you rebuild it for torque. Since you will need it in 4 wheeling and towing. Quote Jeep Cherokee 4dr -4.75 in front, new rusty's 4.5 in rear leafs -micky thompson 35x14.50x15 -locker rear -Rusty's offroad Engine/transmission/transfer case/crossmember/gas tank skid plates -Warn front bumper with 8000lb winch -Custom rear bumper -Warrior product tube doors (summertime) -Optima redtop (starter) -26XK miles and still runs like a bat out of hell Kenwood H/U 1/0 wire, 136 amp alt 200 ah batteries 12.7 daily 2 Apsm 1500 @ 2 ohm strapped on zv3 d1 with ns softparts Mb quart 125.4 wired to 4 aura 6's 3.6 cube box tuned to 36 plays down to 23hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy_chick3n Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 honestly if budget is a main concern. you dont have to rebuild the engine. you could just replace the rod bearings themselves. hell when i had my s-10 like a week before i was going to sell it i spun a rod bearing. i didnt want to put a whole lot of money into it, so i dropped the oil pan off, and replaced the rod bearings with the engine still in the truck. it was kind of a bitch to do, but it only cost me around 90 bucks. now if this truck was driven for a while with a spun bearing, more than likely there will be some damage to the crankshaft, could be scored, could be out-of-round, could be both. if it were me doing this, i would buy a re-man and slap it in, then rebuild the old motor up nicely, swap em, and sell the factory motor. Quote This page is crispy_chick3n approved. © crispy_chick3n inc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team_DC-Derrick Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) how about this idea, get the new motor as well, and rebuild the old one as a project so you can have some insane shit done to it over time, and eventually drop it in.. kills 2 birds with 1 stone kinda thing.. you can still drive it, and then you can rebuild the engine edit didnt read the other posts until after i posted, looks like me and crispy said the same thing basically lol Edited July 15, 2011 by Team_DC-Derrick Quote The DC Integra 3 18s to 6 15 build log Team_DC-Derrick's Youtube Team DC Audio where theres a will theres a wall....... I just realized Steve has reach Voldemort status, over on JP's site he is the one who will not be named....."We dont speak his name over here, fearing it will destroy us" LOL not even in hush tones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenJesse Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Lets here some background info on the truck, like which engine, tranny, 4x4 or 2x4 Quote Facebook YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splmark Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Its 4.7 4x4 auto. The motor sucks and have alot of problems with over heating and the oil cooking on top of the motor(poor design). The truck has 89,000 miles on it and it has a body lift and 33's. The truck will sit till tax time, the junk yards around me want $2400 for the motor with no warranty because of the history with the 4.7s. Quote http://www.termpro.com/dbdrag/memberalbum/34416a0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassJunkie Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 is it a dodge? If your looking for towing and 4 wheeling swap to the 318 (if its the dodge). 318s are cheap, reliable, and nearly bulletproof. Not the most poweful engine but it will get the job done affordably. Quote 1986 C20 Suburban 9 American Bass XFL 15's B2 M1MKII 14v XS Power Batteries Maxwell Caps Acoustical energy is free. Electrical energy is not you havent lived until you've hit a screw with a router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenJesse Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 is it a dodge? If your looking for towing and 4 wheeling swap to the 318 (if its the dodge). 318s are cheap, reliable, and nearly bulletproof. Not the most poweful engine but it will get the job done affordably. X2, That's what I was thinking. I got a 97 Dakota with the 5.2L 318 and a 97 Ram with the 5.9L 360 both are extremely reliable and have plenty of power. Honestly, I'd stay away from any 4.7L I've heard many people who have had major engine issues. Also not sure if your aware of the notorious Dodge Automatic Transmission issues. Quote Facebook YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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